MSAD #51 District Newsletter - December 1, 2025

From the Superintendent

Since July, the One Campus project has been in full swing after a year of design. This complex multi-part project involves significant changes to the MSAD 51 campus over the next two years. After five months of construction activity, here's a brief summary of work to date:

• MIW Addition: Concrete base floor slab completed. Steel installation is nearly complete, forming the outline of the building's addition. Enclosure of the exterior of the building will continue over the next few weeks.
• New PK-1 School: Concrete footings and walls progressing, along with rebar, with expected foundation completion in January. Backfill of the completed foundation walls continues. Expected completion of the new building is June 2027.
• New Facilities Building: This facility is in the final stages of completion, with expected occupancy in two weeks. The existing Facilities building will likely be razed in early winter.
• Internal Improvements: New Light poles and fixtures installed along the walkway from pool to GCA. Several dead shrubs were replaced. The berm behind the GMS field is being capped this week per DEP standards.
• Turf Field: Completed in August 2025/ Project close-out.
• Gyger Way Parking Lot Redesign: Completed in August 2025/ Project close-out.
• Educational Offerings: Classes have been invited to visit one of the sites or connect with contractors and architects around educational topics related to the construction project.

Also, given the latest weather forecast predicting winter conditions on Tuesday, please refer to the district's procedure with respect to cancellations and delays: Link to cancellation procedures

Concrete slab being poured at MIW.

Regards,
Jeff Porter
Maintenance Building nearing completion.

Notices from the Office of the Superintendent

It’s time to choose your favorite!

Cast your vote for what you think the new PK–1 School should be named.
Voting deadline: Friday, December 12. Cast your vote here: Voting form for PK-1 naming

LAST CALL for the PreK Survey

Please click this link to this survey to share your thoughts on how MSAD #51 should meet the Maine legislation that requires all school districts to assume responsibility for providing special education services for all three and four year old children by the 2027-2028 school year. The survey closes on December 2. If you prefer, there are paper copies of the survey available at the District Central Office. Stakeholder input will be used to inform the district’s direction forward. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback.

LAST CALL for the Strategic Planning Survey

Please click this link to this survey to share your thoughts on our proposed Strategic Priorities for the next Strategic Plan. The survey closes on Friday, December 5. If you prefer, there are paper copies of the survey available at the District Central Office. Stakeholder input will be used to inform the district’s direction forward. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback.

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All meetings will take place at 6:00 pm in the Gyger Room at Greely High School.  For those of you unfamiliar with that room, the Gyger Room can be accessed from the GHS parking lot (the side without the electronic sign).  

December 4- Regular Meeting

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Greely Center for the Arts Events

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